Najarra Townsend

Najarra Townsend

35 · Born: Dec 5, 1989

Personal Details

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BornDec 5, 1989 Santa Barbara, California, USA

Biography

Najarra, a remarkably talented individual, had a clear vision of her life's trajectory by the tender age of three. She embarked on a multifaceted journey, simultaneously pursuing modeling and stage performances, with a deep-seated passion for both theater and musical productions that would continue to define her childhood and teenage years.

As she grew older, her big-screen debut arrived at the tender age of ten, co-starring in the film "Menace". Her subsequent performance in the critically acclaimed "Me and You and Everyone We Know", which garnered prestigious awards at Sundance and Cannes in 2005, catapulted her to international recognition.

Throughout her career, Najarra has showcased her versatility by playing the titular character in various films, including "Tru Loved", "Marin Blue", and "Betty I Am", as well as appearing in numerous other indie favorites.

In 2014, audiences were treated to a new facet of the young actress's talents in the IFC Midnight horror hit "Contracted". With her remarkable range and dedication to her craft, Najarra aspires to continue devoting her life to the things she is most passionate about, allowing her to draw inspiration from the very essence of her being.

Career

2021
2020
The Stylist
The Stylist as Claire
2019
Portal
Portal as Jen
Cold Feet
Cold Feet as Courteney
2018
Abducted
Abducted as Zoe Hunte
Watch If You Dare
Watch If You Dare as Claire (segment 'The Stylist')
2017
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Rock, Paper, Scissors as Harmony Durant
Limelight
Limelight as Emma the Wardrobe Girl
2016
The Stylist
The Stylist as Claire
Wolf Mother
Wolf Mother as Zelda Nigel/Wolf Mother
2015
What Now
What Now as Gina
2014
Of Silence
Of Silence as Aimee
Good Mourning, Lucille
Good Mourning, Lucille as Lucille / Rachel
2013
Contracted
Contracted as Samantha
2012
Betty I Am
Betty I Am as Betty
2011
@urFRENZ
@urFRENZ as Madison
Dreams Awake
Dreams Awake as Sofie Emrys
2010
2009
The Telling
The Telling as Brianna
Dawning
Dawning as Aurora
2008
Marin Blue
Marin Blue as Marin
Haunted Echoes
Haunted Echoes as Julie Dander
2007
Secrets
Secrets as Megan